Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,446,142.19
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $569,707.00 | 39.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $351,850.94 | 24.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $196,527.61 | 13.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $95,830.98 | 6.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $68,175.35 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $65,083.44 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $41,611.72 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $26,857.46 | 1.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,379.06 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,118.63 | 1.0% |